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ID S1058

ID S1058
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the crimes of aggravated driving while reckless and aggravated driving while distracted.


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

MOTOR VEHICLES -- Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the crimes of aggravated driving while reckless and aggravated driving while distracted.

AI Summary

This bill amends and adds to existing Idaho law to create the new crimes of "aggravated driving while reckless" and "aggravated driving while distracted." The bill imposes criminal penalties, including imprisonment, fines, license suspension, and mandatory restitution, for individuals who cause great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement while violating the state's reckless driving or distracted driving laws. Additionally, the bill amends the state's manslaughter statute to include convictions for these new aggravated driving offenses as a basis for vehicular manslaughter charges. The bill declares an emergency and states that it will take effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee (13:30:00 3/1/2023 Room WW54) (on 03/01/2023)

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